Beetroot Risotto with Gorgonzola
Welcome to a world of vibrant colors and delicious flavors with this beetroot risotto with gorgonzola cheese recipe. It’s a creamy and delicious risotto that works well as a first...
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Smoked & Poached Lobster on Parsnip Puree & Paprika Butter Sauce
This exceptional creation combines the finest elements of land and sea, bringing together the smoky allure of Kennebunkport Lobster with the velvety elegance of parsnip puree. If this dish is...
Chicken Quesadilla with Pico de Gallo
This chicken quesadilla with pico de gallo is a delicious and flavorful Mexican dish that combines the vibrant flavors of pico de gallo, tender chicken, and melted cheese, all wrapped...
Hortopita: Greek Greens Pie
Greeks love pies and the Greek cuisine features many amazingly delicious savory pies. One of the most popular is the pie of Greek greens, also known as hortopita. This Greek...
Grilled Sardines on Red Pepper Coulis with Reduced Balsamic
Sardines are abundant in spring and summer and are also at their most flavoursome during these months. In this dish the beautiful flavour of this fish is paired with the...
Greek Octopus Wrap (Octopus Souvlaki)
Have you ever experienced the incredible combination of tender octopus in a flavorful Mediterranean wrap? Introducing this delicious Greek octopus souvlaki wrap. Serve your wrap alongside a side of crispy...
Spinach Pie
Dear friends, today I present to you my favorite spinach pie. It is the dish I make most often when I feel the need for a delicious, healthy savory pie. Did...
Mushroom Tagliatelle with Walnuts & Green Leaves
This tantalizing mushroom tagliatelle dish with the nuttiness of walnuts and the freshness of green leaves is a delightful combination of earthy flavors and vibrant textures. It’s a recipe that...
Trout Tacos | Perch Tacos
Fish tacos are a great option if you’re looking for a delicious, fresh and healthy meal. This traditional Mexican dish has become a worldwide sensation because it’s so tasty and...
Radicchio Salad with Blue Cheese, Honeyed Walnuts and Cabernet
I created this dish some time back while browsing the fridge, (to be honest I was giving the fridge the weekly clean and got hungry in the mean time). I...
Thai Red Curry Beef with Bamboo
Red curry with beef and bamboo is a delicious Thai-inspired dish full of flavor and texture. It comprises tender beef strips and crunchy bamboo shoots cooked in a spicy, aromatic...
Kadayif-Wrapped King Prawns on Muhammara (Kadayifli Karides)
This is an amazing Middle Eastern prawn recipe made with kadayif, a finely shredded filo dough which is used in many Middle Eastern desserts, and muhammara, a Middle Eastern dip...
Pasta (Linguine) with Squid & Rye Bread Sauce
This is a delicious Italian recipe with linguine, a long dried pasta similar to spaghetti, squid or calamari in Italian, and a fantastic rye bread sauce. If you can’t find...
Scallops with Sesame and Wakame
A lot of recipes that incorporate Sea Scallops tend to drown them in rich sauces. I think that this is a bit of a shame as rich sauces are best...
Roasted Bone Marrow with Parsley Salad
This is the one dish that does not change on the menu at St. John. The marrowbone comes from a calf’s leg; ask your butcher to keep some for you....
Grilled Scallops w/ Jerusalem Artichoke & Apple Balsamic
This is a yummy scallops recipe with and Jerusalem artichoke mousseline, leeks and apple balsamic. Enjoy!
Broccoli & Stilton Soup Recipe
I made this soup the other night on the request of my girlfriend Julie for our 1 year anniversary. She is English and said she hadn't had it since living...
Cajun Butter Mussels
Fresh sweet mussels dressed with a spicy rich butter dressing. This recipe is a great little dish for the summer patio gathering or barbecue that will ensure you can spend...
Caponata Recipe
This is a very versatile dish. It can be served as a first course; all it needs is a sprinkle of fresh shaved Parmesan cheese. It also makes a great...
Roast Pepper Soup w/ Garlic Shitakes & Parsley Oil
Although peppers, (capsicums) really don’t come into their own until spring, this is a dish that is too good to wait for, try it around the end of winter as...
Roast Vegetable Soup with Basil
This is not so much a recipe as a guideline, as every time I make it, it is slightly different depending on what's in the fridge. The quantities however stay...
Roasted Sweet Potato Soup w/ Ginger & Cinnamon
My girlfriend Julie’s mother has not been feeling well as of late. I wanted do something for her but considering that she is in England and I am in Australia...